Next-to-New; Treasures from our Trove
Next-to-New is Austin's oldest consignment shop, founded in 1959 as an outreach ministry of St. David's Episcopal Church. We are the only nonprofit consignment store in Austin. Our profit goes to local charities and helps restore St. David’s Historic Church, an Austin icon on the National Register of historic places. Located at 5435 Burnet Road, our carefully curated and constantly changing inventory comes from donations, consignments, and estates.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
All the Way from Norway. . .
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Artistic Interpretation of Early Austin
Thursday, October 17, 2024
A Wise Choice. . .
. . . is what you will have made when you select this stunning signet ring in gleaming 18 karat gold. The ring features the helmeted profile of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
All Hale!
The glass fronts, which smoothly slid up and over the books, helped protect the often costly volumes from dirt and dust. These useful and attractive bookcases soon became popular in offices and homes throughout Europe and in the United States, used not only to display treasured tomes, but also objets d'art.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Devil Wears Prada*. . .
Friday, September 27, 2024
An Incredible Credenza!
The epitome of both Danish modern design and mid-century modern aesthetics, this beautiful vintage rosewood credenza is attributed to the Danish firm of Skovby Møbelfabrik. Danish modern design actually dates back to after WWI, emphasizing function and the beauty of form and natural woods over ornamentation. In the United States, beginning in the 1950s, the elegant simplicity of Danish modern furniture was a perfect fit with the mid-century modern movement, which also promoted the use of natural materials, the elimination of unnecessary embellishment, and an emphasis on craftsmanship and clean, uncluttered silhouettes. The 1960s saw in big boom in the incorporation of Danish modern furniture in American homes, but, by the end of the decade, changes in American consumer tastes and shopping habits resulted in it falling out of favor. However, once again consumers and collectors have come to appreciate the beauty and versatility of Danish modern furniture and vintage pieces as gorgeous as this example are in high demand.
Demonstrating the Danish modern focus on functionality, there are ample storage options. . .
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Cool. . .
All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!